How 'mountain waves' are making the LA wildfires even worse
Briefly

"Mountain waves are these large scale patterns that occur when strong winds hit mountain ranges at a perpendicular angle, causing winds to rise and swoop down, like an ocean wave."
"This creates especially gusty winds that can cause burning pieces to jump far distances, potentially starting new fires and spreading flames. This event is atypical and unusually strong."
Read at Fast Company
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